Janessa Girl

Popularity: #816 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationjuh-NESS-uh / dʒəˈnɛsə

English; Hebrew

Meaning

English: God is gracious; Hebrew: God has favored

Historical & Cultural Background

Janessa is a modern name that emerged in the late 20th century, often considered a blend of the names Jane and Vanessa. It has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States. The name reflects contemporary naming trends that favor unique and blended names.

Trend Summary

Janessa has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Similar Names

VanessaJanetJanelJadaJaniaJasmin

Variants

  • Jannessa
  • Janice

International Variants

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Famous people named Janessa

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Fictional characters named Janessa

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Sibling Suggestions

JasmineJanelleJessicaJadeJenna

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Janessa was first seen in the United States in 1954. Janessa has ranked as high as #847 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Janessa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Janessa (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 20
23%
CA 19
22%
NC 7
8%
PA 7
8%
WI 7
8%
IN 6
7%
NY 5
6%
AZ 5
6%
CO 5
6%
IL 5
6%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19547
19556
19569
19579
196111
196211
19639
196411
196710
196821
196911
197021
197118
197220
197326
197426
197536
197633
197745
197858
197979
1980117
1981132
1982131
1983132
1984155
1985152
1986205
1987212
1988242
1989246
1990318
1991369
1992291
1993272
1994311
1995264
1996307
1997304
1998319
1999321
2000346
2001352
2002390
2003465
2004544
2005488
2006488
2007547
2008536
2009556
2010527
2011451
2012426
2013407
2014368
2015397
2016312
2017303
2018271
2019227
2020208
2021209
2022206
2023166
2024134